Public schools in Boca Raton, FL
27 open public schools with an address in Boca Raton, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
29,538
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Florida median 16.8:1
Charter schools
4
12 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Boca Raton public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Boca Raton, FL: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 29,538 students, an average of 1,136 per school. The largest campus is Boca Raton Community High School (2,819 students), and the largest elementary school is Verde K-8 (1,360).
Palm Beach operates the most schools here (26), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 12 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 24% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Boca Raton
Elementary schools in Boca Raton
15| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Mizner School Palm Beach | PK–08 | 1,184 | 17:1 | |
| Blue Lake Elementary Palm Beach | PK–05 | 912 | 16.1:1 | |
| Boca Raton Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 335 | 14.9:1 | |
| Calusa Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 858 | 16.2:1 | |
| Coral Sunset Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 744 | 14.2:1 | |
| Del Prado Elementary School Palm Beach | KG–05 | 704 | 16.4:1 | |
| Hammock Pointe Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 924 | 15:1 | |
| J. C. Mitchell Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 683 | 14.2:1 | |
| Olympus International Academy Palm Beach · Charter | KG–08 | 304 | 14.1:1 | |
| Sandpiper Shores Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 891 | 13:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Boca East Palm Beach · Charter | KG–05 | 391 | 17.9:1 | |
| Sunrise Park Elementary School Palm Beach | PK–05 | 1,132 | 15.1:1 | |
| Verde K-8 Palm Beach · Magnet | KG–08 | 1,360 | 16.4:1 | |
| Waters Edge Elementary School Palm Beach · Magnet | PK–05 | 706 | 16:1 | |
| Whispering Pines Elementary School Palm Beach | KG–05 | 966 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Boca Raton
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Community Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,058 | 15.3:1 | |
| Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,270 | 18.3:1 | |
| Eagles Landing Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,466 | 17:1 | |
| Loggers' Run Community Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 1,114 | 18.6:1 | |
| Omni Middle School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–08 | 951 | 17:1 | |
| Somerset Academy Boca Middle School Palm Beach · Charter | 06–08 | 95 | 19.6:1 |
High schools in Boca Raton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Community High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,819 | 17.4:1 | |
| Olympic Heights Community High Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,239 | 20:1 | |
| Palmetto Park High School Palm Beach · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Spanish River Community High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 06–12 | 2,730 | 20.1:1 | |
| West Boca Raton High School Palm Beach · Magnet | 09–12 | 2,376 | 20.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Boca Raton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School Fau Lab Sch | KG–12 | 1,326 | 33.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.8%
- Hispanic32.5%
- Black8.4%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 26 Boca Raton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (29,538 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Boca Raton
How many public schools are in Boca Raton, FL?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Boca Raton: 15 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 29,538 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Boca Raton?
Schools with an address in Boca Raton belong to 2 education agencies, led by Palm Beach (26 schools), Fau Lab Sch (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Boca Raton?
Boca Raton Community High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Boca Raton, with 2,819 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Boca Raton?
Yes. 4 of the 27 public schools in Boca Raton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Olympus International Academy, Palmetto Park High School, Somerset Academy Boca East. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Boca Raton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Boca Raton public schools is 16.4:1, similar to the Florida school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Boca Raton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Florida cities